Living Well Hubs
The Living Well Hub team invite you to join their eight-week rolling programme which aims to inform, enable and empower you to live well your illness.
At the Ayrshire Hospice, we understand that living well with a life-shortening illness means different things to different people. That’s why our Living Well with the Ayrshire Hospice service offers you the flexibility to choose the support that best fits your needs.
Our aim is to help you feel confident, fulfilled, and in control of your life, with services designed to support both you and those who matter most to you. We provide a range of information, tools, and support to help you make decisions, manage symptoms, and live as well as possible.
From our community-based Living Well Hubs, specialist clinics, and FABS group (focused on fatigue, anxiety, activity pacing, breathlessness, spirituality, and sleep) to Tai Chi and other meaningful activities, our services are designed to empower you to live well and find joy in your day-to-day life.
Family members can join you at our Living Well Hubs and specialist clinics to support you along the way. We also offer video consultations if you prefer to connect from home, ensuring you don’t miss out on the support you need.
What’s on
Explore our current Living Well timetable of classes, groups, and activities designed to help you live well in a way that’s meaningful to you. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, connect with others, or simply try something new, there’s something here for everyone.
Sessions include:
- A monthly introduction to the Living Well service
- A monthly informal gathering
- Sound bath
- Cycling without age
- Living Well programmes in Kilwinning and Ayr
- Carers workshop (4 week programme)
- Seated Tai Chi and circuits
- Creative group and gardening group
For more information or to book a place, please email livingwell@ayrshirehospice.org or call 01292 434630.
Community timetable at a glance
| Day | Time | Location | Activity | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00am to 12:30pm | Ayrshire Hospice | Carers Workshop | Weekly 4-week programme; runs monthly. |
| Tuesday | 11:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:00pm | Ayrshire Hospice, 35–37 Racecourse Road, Ayr, KA7 2TG | Circuits | Weekly 8-week physiotherapy-led programme. |
| Tuesday | 2:00pm to 4:00pm | Dirrans Centre | Living Well Programme Kilwinning | Weekly 4-week programme. |
| Wednesday | 11:15am to 11:45am | Ayrshire Hospice | Seated Tai Chi | Weekly; suitable for people with a life-shortening illness. |
| Wednesday | 11:45am to 12:30pm | Ayrshire Hospice | Sound Bath | Second Wednesday of the month. |
| Wednesday | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Ayrshire Hospice | Creative Group | Weekly creative activities. |
| Wednesday | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Ayrshire Hospice | Gardening Group | Weekly; indoor and outdoor gardening activities. |
| Wednesday | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Ayrshire Hospice | Living Well Programme Ayr | Weekly programme; runs every four weeks. |
| Friday | 11:15am to 11:45am | Ayrshire Hospice | Seated Tai Chi | Weekly; suitable for people with a life-shortening illness. |
| Friday | 11:45am to 12:30pm | Ayrshire Hospice, 35–37 Racecourse Road, Ayr, KA7 2TG | Sound Bath | Last Friday of the month. |
| Friday | 1:30pm to 3:00pm | Ayrshire Hospice | Gathering | Monthly drop-in on the last Friday of each month; no booking needed. |
| Sunday | 2:00pm to 4:00pm | Ayrshire Hospice and surrounding areas | Cycling Without Age | Weekly guided trishaw ride with trained volunteers. |
Community event timetable
Whether you’re looking to build confidence, connect with others, or simply try something new, there’s something here for everyone.
FABS clinic
This programme is designed to help you cope with fatigue, anxiety, breathlessness and sleep.
Complete this form to self refer to this programme.
Outpatient clinics
Our outpatient appointments are bookable 1-2-1 appointments.
For more information or to book a place, please email livingwell@ayrshirehospice.org or call 01292 434630.
How do I get involved?
You can self-refer to the Living Well programme. All you need to do is complete the form below and our team will be in touch.
What makes up our Living Well service?
Our Living Well service is made up of a wide range of specialisms, all here to support you.
FABS Clinic
The Ayrshire Hospice FABS clinic is a four week programme delivered by our team of therapists to help you cope with fatigue, anxiety, breathlessness and sleep
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy team works with you to improve comfort, safety, and independence, enhancing your quality of life.
Complementary Therapy
Our complementary therapists provide a range of therapies for patients and carers within our therapy room, in-patient unit and community settings.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy aims to enable you to live your best life, by maximising opportunities to do everyday activities that give your life meaning, purpose and a sense of connection.
Pharmacy
Our pharmacy team provide support to our patients and staff on everything to do with medication.
Social Work
The social work team provide a chance for patients, their families and loved ones to explore thoughts and feelings associated with illness and address some of the changes it brings.
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Care in your home
We know that home is where many people feel most comfortable. Our team provides palliative and end-of-life care in homes across Ayrshire and Arran.
Care in our In-Patient Unit
Our In-Patient Unit provides specialist care in a calm, supportive environment
A-Z of our services
Looking for support? Our A-Z of services makes it easy to find the right care for you or your loved ones.
